WATCH: Gov. DeSantis gives update on state’s response to Hurricane Milton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton moves toward the west coast of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to speak in Tallahassee.

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He is holding a news conference at the State Emergency Operations Center.

DeSantis will be joined by:

  • Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie
  • Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue
  • Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida

The governor’s briefing is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m.

When it happens, you can watch it on WFTV Channel 9 and also by clicking here.

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Watch the news conference below.

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